Chautauqua County's 2026 population is estimated at 122,831, reflecting a -0.52% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Chautauqua County is the 23rd largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 134,726 and has grown -8.83% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.9 years
Female: 44.1 years
Male: 41.8 years
There are 99,741 adults, (26,917 of whom are seniors) in Chautauqua County.
Female: 63,289 (50.4%)
Male: 62,255 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Chautauqua County includes 86.18% White, 3.67% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108,193 | 86.18% |
| Two or more races | 8,096 | 6.45% |
| Other race | 4,611 | 3.67% |
| Black or African American | 3,286 | 2.62% |
| Asian | 876 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 411 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.06% |
Chautauqua County 's average per capita income is $43,828. Household income levels show a median of $58,351. The poverty rate stands at 17.43%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,822 | $109,884 |
| Families | $77,065 | $92,614 |
| Households | $58,351 | $76,000 |
| Non Families | $35,394 | $46,706 |
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